Open Bow
Hair Bows Lingo
Makers of hair bows have to quickly learn that there are different widths of ribbons. The width is the length across the ribbon. The more common widths used are 1.5", 7/8", 5/8", and 3/8". Some the lesser used ones are the really wide ribbons in 2.25", which make a really large and thick hair bow. Sometime ribbon factories make ribbon in 1" widths. This width is very close to the 7/8" and is sometimes hard to tell the difference. Ribbon manufacturing companies can come out with their own unique widths, but generally, these are your only options.
The 1.5" width is a good ribbon width to start with because there is more to hold and work with. The 7/8" or 5/8" widths are good for making center knots for the bows. The 3/8" is a nice width for very little bows or they make a nice center for a larger hair bow. I would not suggest knotting a 3/8" width ribbon unless it was for a very tiny hair bow, or you are placing it on top of a 7/8" or 5/8" width ribbon and then knotting it for a fun look.
Some ribbon makers like to use wood burning tools for what they call "heat sealing" their ends. Most grosgrains will melt at very high temperatures, and that is simply all bow makers mean when the say their ends are heat sealed. There are now other tools being made just for sealing off ribbon ends to keep them from fraying, and several ribbon web sites are now offering them to their online customers for making hair bows.
Another popular way to keep your ribbon ends from fraying is by applying Fray Check™ or any other brand to the ends of your ribbon. It is a liquid that, when dry, will harden and not allow the ends to fray. These products can be found in any craft store. Be careful when trying out different brands because some will leave a mark on the ribbon and not dry clear. You do not want to apply so much though that it drips off the hair bows or leaves a runny mark down the ribbon.
Then there are the hair clip or hair fastener options for hair bows. The alligator clip looks like an alligator's mouth when it opens and closes. It generally has no teeth on this style of clip. They do however come in double pronged and single pronged. Single pronged is nice when you are going for the least heavy and bulky, and double pronged is nice when you need that extra prong to hold it in the hair.
A French clip is the kind that you squeeze two prongs to release if from the closed position, and will spring open like a mouse trap because of the tension it is under by the semi-loose bracket on the inside. That bracket is in the shape of a crescent.
Probably less common, are the plastic clip or barrette and a snap, which some makers of hair bows use, and they are pretty simple in nature and are plastic or metal so to give you the lightest possible weight on finished hair bows.
About the Author
Jessica Furtney is the president of Bows For Best Friends, a company based in Simpsonville, SC that designs and manufactures high quality hair bows and hair accessories.
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 2008 LARSON ESCAPE 204 OPEN BOW BOAT LOADED AND LIKE NEW $20,100.00 (26 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 2h |
 BOAT OPEN BOW FISH SKI WAKEBOARD TOWER 200HP V8 MERCRUISER GALVANIZED TRAILER $2,599.00 Time Remaining: 2d 4h 49m Buy It Now for only: $2,599.00 |
 BAYLINER OPEN BOW Ski Boat 43 LITRE BIMINI ALL ORIG MANUALS 227HRS NICE 6395NR $5,301.01 (22 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 45m |
 Sea Ray 270 SLX Open Bow 2006 in Great Condition Great Boat $36,100.00 (18 Bids) Time Remaining: 4h 47m |
 1977 BAJA 302 JET COBRA V8 19 open bow BOAT $1,313.00 (19 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 2h 25m |
 2001 BRYANT 196 OPEN BOW MERCURY 43 V6 BIMINI TRAILER COVER IMMACULATE RUNABOUT $8,300.00 (20 Bids) Time Remaining: 18h 23m |
 1999 BAJA 232 Islander Open Bow 454 Mag EFI Big Block Trailer Captain Call Wow $16,099.00 (20 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 19h 58m |
 2008 Chaparral 210 SSi Open Bow Volvo V8 Runabout Bimini Trailer Low Hours Clean $18,000.00 (17 Bids) Time Remaining: 18h 5m |
 1996 Maxum 17 Runabout Open Bow Boat GREAT BOAT FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND $2,650.00 (16 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 4h 28m |
 2005 Shockwave 21 Step Skier Open Bow Mercury 62L 320HP Super Clean One Owner $33,990.00 Time Remaining: 6d 21h 49m Buy It Now for only: $33,990.00 |
 2007 Magic 34 Sorcerer Mid Cabin Open Bow ONLY 98 hrs $40,000.00 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 21h 45m |
 Sea Ray 180 open bow Ski Boat with 135hp Mercury Black Max outboard $5,400.00 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 20h 24m Buy It Now for only: $6,750.00 |
 1989 Sea Ray 180 Open Bow Outboard Boat $3,000.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 15h 1m |
 1983 CONROY OPEN BOW $355.00 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 2h 11m |
 Mariah Z202 Shabah 1995 20 foot open bow 50 205 HP Great Condition $7,500.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4d 4h 15m |
 2005 Crownline 220 RedWhite Open Bow Volvo Penta Bravo 3 $21,100.00 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 20h 58m Buy It Now for only: $28,000.00 |
 1994 mariah 2350z 23 ft open bow 454 bravo 3 outdrive NICE BOAT NEEDS TLC $4,150.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 3h 34m |
 Custom 21 Hawaiian open bow 350 mpfi Mercruiser inboard Outboard $15,000.00 Time Remaining: 4d 14m |
 2006 Rinker Captiva 246 Open Bow Ski Boat $39,500.00 Time Remaining: 13d 18h 7m Buy It Now for only: $39,500.00 |
 2011 Correct Craft 200 Team Edition Open Bow Xtra clean boat $1,000.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 20h 21m Buy It Now for only: $44,750.00 |
 1989 Bayliner 21 Foot Open Bow WITH Trailer $3,000.00 Time Remaining: 1d 32m |
 2008 SLEEKCRAFT 26 ENFORCER OPEN BOW MID CABIN $20,000.00 Time Remaining: 6d 1h 15m Buy It Now for only: $51,500.00 |
 2000 Reinell 205 Millennium edition open bow boat $7,000.00 Time Remaining: 4d 18h 50m Buy It Now for only: $8,500.00 |
 1977 reinell open bow boat low reserve mercury cigarette pontoon outboard 69 $1,085.00 Time Remaining: 6d 3h 26m |
 RARE CARRERA 1989 205 ELITE OPEN BOW JET 454 BBC BERKELEY FACTORY TRAILER LOOK $8,300.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 23h 13m |
 2001 Yamaha LS2000 20 open bow boat AWESOME $8,999.00 Time Remaining: 6d 5h 2m Buy It Now for only: $9,500.00 |
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Fly High Pro X Series Open Bow Triangle 1200 Lbs $179.95 Whether you're seeking gear for ramped-up wakeboarding performance or you need to make tweaks so your board stands apart from the mass of conformity, you need ideal accessories like this Fly High Pro X Series Open Bow Triangle 1200 Lbs. This sort of great stuff also makes thoughtful presents for your wakeboarding friends! |
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Delta Bow Valley $146.68 Delta Bow Valley > YYC > 209 4 Ave Se > Calgary > AB > T2G0C6>Welcome to the Delta Bow Valley Hotel (Downtown Calgary). Located at the gateway to downtown Calgary, the Delta Bow Valley Hotel stands not only as a landmark in the impressive cityscape but also as a landmark for excellence in accommodations, meeting and banquet facilities, food and beverage, recreation and hospitality. This 25 story building is accessed easily from Calgary International Airport, Hwy 2 and the Trans Canada Highway/Hwy 1. A warm western welcome awaits you and your family at the Delta Bow Valley.Designed to suit your well being, the guest rooms are warm and contemporary in style. All 394 elegantly appointed guest rooms come equipped with individual climate control, windows that are open, in room coffee makers and iron/ironing boards. Additional conveniences include a well lit work area and computer jacks in every room. Maintain your exercise regimen in the fitness center with pool, whirlpool, saunas and a fully equipped exercise room overlooking the sundeck. At the Delta Bow Valley, your "room is ready".>The preferred airport for Delta Bow Valley is Calgary, AB (YYC Calgary Intl.) 9.7 km / 6.1 mi. Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre. |
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Bow View Lodge $96.83 Bow View Lodge > YBA > 228 Bow Ave > Banff > AB > T1L 1A5>Location. This Banff property is close to Canada House Gallery, Whyte Museum, and Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau. Also nearby are Mount Norquay Ski Resort and Upper Hot Springs. Features. In addition to self parking and business services, Bow View Lodge features concierge services and a safe deposit box at the front desk. This 2.0 star property provides an airport shuttle (surcharge). Guest parking is complimentary. The staff can arrange dry cleaning/laundry services. The front desk is open 24 hours a day. This is a smoke free property (fines may apply for violations). Guestrooms. Amenities featured in guestrooms include coffee/tea makers, televisions, and clock radios. Business friendly amenities include wireless Internet access (surcharge) and voice mail. All guestrooms provide refrigerators. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, hair dryers, and complimentary toiletries. All guestrooms at Bow View Lodge are non smoking. Notifications:Additional fees and deposits may be charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. >The preferred airport for Bow View Lodge is Calgary, AB (YYC Calgary Intl.) 109.4 km / 68 mi. Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre. |
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Quincy Cognac Perforated Bow Heels (Wide Width) $39.5 Our cognac faux leather Quincy, perfectly suited for work or play, has a sky-scraping stacked heel. An allover perforated pattern details the look while a bow, fastened above a flirty open toe, polishes it. |
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Open Bow
Has anyone seen this new product for bow hunting?
Has anyone seen this new product for bow hunting. Instead of using 3 vanes, it's a round, open end. I remember seeing it in a magazine, but can't remember what it's called or where I saw it at now.
Yes, I've seen these before. Not very useful in any real hunting situations, though, since they are not very flexible and they stick out all around the arrow shaft.
Just think what happens when the bare shaft hits a twig -- and then think what happens when that FOB hits the same twig. Not to mention the fact that because of its design, it WILL catch on anything in its path. The FOB can be used ONLY in places with absolutely no brush, no trees, no grass, nothing which might in any way impede the arrow's flight.
I don't know of any real hunting situation where those conditions are to be found -- except, perhaps, while wing-shooting birds (that's where you shoot the bird as it flies through the air...).
They may help to make an arrow fly "straighter', but they do nothing at all for making that same arrow the most effective hunting arrow ever.
The claim that retained energy equals more "speed' is more than enough to put me on alert. Energy retention is MOMENTUM, not "speed". That alone makes me wonder what else they either got wrong, or are plain lying about....
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2008 LARSON ESCAPE 204 OPEN BOW BOAT LOADED AND LIKE NEW $20,100.00 (26 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 2h |
BOAT OPEN BOW FISH SKI WAKEBOARD TOWER 200HP V8 MERCRUISER GALVANIZED TRAILER $2,599.00 Time Remaining: 2d 4h 49m Buy It Now for only: $2,599.00 |
BAYLINER Open Bow Ski BOAT 43 LITRE BIMINI ALL ORIG MANUALS 227HRS NICE 6395NR $5,301.01 (22 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 45m |
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Sea Ray 270 SLX Open Bow 2006 in Great Condition Great Boat $36,100.00 (18 Bids) Time Remaining: 4h 47m |
1977 BAJA 302 JET COBRA V8 19 open bow BOAT $1,313.00 (19 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 2h 25m |
2001 BRYANT 196 OPEN BOW MERCURY 43 V6 BIMINI TRAILER COVER IMMACULATE RUNABOUT $8,300.00 (20 Bids) Time Remaining: 18h 23m |
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1999 BAJA 232 Islander Open Bow 454 Mag EFI Big Block Trailer Captain Call Wow $16,099.00 (20 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 19h 58m |
2008 Chaparral 210 SSi Open Bow Volvo V8 Runabout Bimini Trailer Low Hours Clean $18,000.00 (17 Bids) Time Remaining: 18h 5m |
1996 Maxum 17 Runabout Open Bow Boat GREAT BOAT FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND $2,650.00 (16 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 4h 28m |
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2005 Shockwave 21 Step Skier Open Bow Mercury 62L 320HP Super Clean One Owner $33,990.00 Time Remaining: 6d 21h 49m Buy It Now for only: $33,990.00 |
2007 Magic 34 Sorcerer Mid Cabin Open Bow ONLY 98 hrs $40,000.00 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 21h 45m |
Sea Ray 180 open bow ski boat with 135hp Mercury Black Max outboard $5,400.00 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 20h 24m Buy It Now for only: $6,750.00 |
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1989 Sea Ray 180 Open Bow Outboard Boat $3,000.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 15h 1m |
1983 CONROY OPEN BOW $355.00 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 2h 11m |
Mariah Z202 Shabah 1995 20 foot open bow 50 205 HP Great Condition $7,500.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4d 4h 15m |
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2005 Crownline 220 RedWhite Open Bow Volvo Penta Bravo 3 $21,100.00 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 20h 58m Buy It Now for only: $28,000.00 |
1994 mariah 2350z 23 ft open bow 454 bravo 3 outdrive NICE BOAT NEEDS TLC $4,150.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 3h 34m |
Custom 21 Hawaiian open bow 350 mpfi Mercruiser inboard Outboard $15,000.00 Time Remaining: 4d 14m |
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2006 Rinker Captiva 246 Open Bow Ski Boat $39,500.00 Time Remaining: 13d 18h 7m Buy It Now for only: $39,500.00 |
2011 Correct Craft 200 Team Edition Open Bow Xtra clean boat $1,000.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 20h 21m Buy It Now for only: $44,750.00 |
1989 Bayliner 21 Foot Open Bow WITH Trailer $3,000.00 Time Remaining: 1d 32m |
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2008 SLEEKCRAFT 26 ENFORCER OPEN BOW MID CABIN $20,000.00 Time Remaining: 6d 1h 15m Buy It Now for only: $51,500.00 |
2000 Reinell 205 Millennium edition open bow boat $7,000.00 Time Remaining: 4d 18h 50m Buy It Now for only: $8,500.00 |
1977 reinell open bow boat low reserve mercury cigarette pontoon outboard 69 $1,085.00 Time Remaining: 6d 3h 26m |
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RARE CARRERA 1989 205 ELITE OPEN BOW JET 454 BBC BERKELEY FACTORY TRAILER LOOK $8,300.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 23h 13m |
2001 Yamaha LS2000 20 open bow boat AWESOME $8,999.00 Time Remaining: 6d 5h 2m Buy It Now for only: $9,500.00 |
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Bow $10 Bow |
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The Bow $9.99 The Bow |
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BOW $10 BOW - Heatmakerz |
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Fly High Pro X Series Open Bow Triangle 1200 Lbs $179.95 Whether you're seeking gear for ramped-up wakeboarding performance or you need to make tweaks so your board stands apart from the mass of conformity, you need ideal accessories like this Fly High Pro X Series Open Bow Triangle 1200 Lbs. This sort of great stuff also makes thoughtful presents for your wakeboarding friends! |
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Delta Bow Valley $146.68 Delta Bow Valley > YYC > 209 4 Ave Se > Calgary > AB > T2G0C6>Welcome to the Delta Bow Valley Hotel (Downtown Calgary). Located at the gateway to downtown Calgary, the Delta Bow Valley Hotel stands not only as a landmark in the impressive cityscape but also as a landmark for excellence in accommodations, meeting and banquet facilities, food and beverage, recreation and hospitality. This 25 story building is accessed easily from Calgary International Airport, Hwy 2 and the Trans Canada Highway/Hwy 1. A warm western welcome awaits you and your family at the Delta Bow Valley.Designed to suit your well being, the guest rooms are warm and contemporary in style. All 394 elegantly appointed guest rooms come equipped with individual climate control, windows that are open, in room coffee makers and iron/ironing boards. Additional conveniences include a well lit work area and computer jacks in every room. Maintain your exercise regimen in the fitness center with pool, whirlpool, saunas and a fully equipped exercise room overlooking the sundeck. At the Delta Bow Valley, your "room is ready".>The preferred airport for Delta Bow Valley is Calgary, AB (YYC Calgary Intl.) 9.7 km / 6.1 mi. Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre. |
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Bow View Lodge $96.83 Bow View Lodge > YBA > 228 Bow Ave > Banff > AB > T1L 1A5>Location. This Banff property is close to Canada House Gallery, Whyte Museum, and Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau. Also nearby are Mount Norquay Ski Resort and Upper Hot Springs. Features. In addition to self parking and business services, Bow View Lodge features concierge services and a safe deposit box at the front desk. This 2.0 star property provides an airport shuttle (surcharge). Guest parking is complimentary. The staff can arrange dry cleaning/laundry services. The front desk is open 24 hours a day. This is a smoke free property (fines may apply for violations). Guestrooms. Amenities featured in guestrooms include coffee/tea makers, televisions, and clock radios. Business friendly amenities include wireless Internet access (surcharge) and voice mail. All guestrooms provide refrigerators. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, hair dryers, and complimentary toiletries. All guestrooms at Bow View Lodge are non smoking. Notifications:Additional fees and deposits may be charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. >The preferred airport for Bow View Lodge is Calgary, AB (YYC Calgary Intl.) 109.4 km / 68 mi. Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre. |
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Open $8.49 Open |
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Quincy Cognac Perforated Bow Heels (Wide Width) $39.5 Our cognac faux leather Quincy, perfectly suited for work or play, has a sky-scraping stacked heel. An allover perforated pattern details the look while a bow, fastened above a flirty open toe, polishes it. |
All NEW SKI NAUTIQUE 200